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The Alumni Career Connection – Page 21
Major AnnouncementsThe Career Planning Office is now located in the Law Library on the second floor in room 264. Come see us!
L.A.W. and the CPPO present “Wonder Women” – a look at women in the legal profession (men are welcome too!) – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 at 12:15 p.m. in the Law Library (Room 301). Panera will be served!
The Alumni Career Connection – Page 21
Career Planning Events Calendar:
Tuesday, February 16th – CPPO and LAW present “Wonder Women”– 12:15 – 1:00 – Law Library 301 Wednesday, February 24th – Government Fair – 9 – 2:00 PM – Student Union – come with your resume and dressed to impress! Find out about summer internships and externships with government and non-profits. Wednesday, March 16th – 12:15 – 1:00 – Judicial Clerkships Information Session/Panel - TBD
You may access all previous career planning workshops at http://www.uakron.edu/law/career/students/videos.dot
Akron Bar Association Events Calendar:
Note: most events require an RSVP to the Bar Association. A full calendar of Akron Bar events is located at: http://www.akronbar.org/calendar.aspx.
Upcoming Section and Committee Meetings:
The CPPO encourages Akron Law students to attend Akron Bar events and CLE. These events are attended by local practitioners, judges, and other legal professionals. Events are generally free for Akron Law students and are wonderful opportunities for relationship building. Note: most events require an RSVP to the Bar Association. A full calendar of
Akron Bar events is located at: http://www.akronbar.org/calendar.aspx
February 17: NLT Business & Corporate Law Section: Business Law Basics “A Nuts and Bolts Primer” February 18: Diversity Celebration February 18: Antenuptial Agreements and Their Effects on Divorce & Death: Estate Planning, Probate & Elder Law Section & Family Law Section February 23: Solo & Small Firm Practitioners Section: Meeting February 25: Remaining Vital & Purposeful in the Challenging Field of Law February 25: New Lawyers Section: Networking & Social Event February 25: Practice Lab Series 3rd Session – Professional Conduct February 26: Summit County Juvenile Court Update March 11: 2016 Bench Bar Conference May 13: Workers’ Compensation: Are We There Yet?
News Flash:
On Twitter!
To better serve you, the Career Office is on Twitter @AkronLawCareers. Follow @AkronLawCareers for job postings, event and seminar updates, as well as job search and career advice from the Career Office and national organizations like NALP and PSLawNet.
Symplicity is AkronLawJobs!
The CPPO's online job database, Symplicity, is now AkronLawJobs! AkronLawJobs is available through CPPO’s website at www.uakron.edu/law/career.
LexisNexis® has a robust ID program for December graduates.
· Graduate ID Program: Graduates can apply and receive a new Lexis Advance ID for use to study for the bar, improve your research efficiency and prepare for employment through July 31, 2014, OR
· ASPIRE: Graduates working in public interest (501(C)(3) organization) can apply and receive a Lexis Advance ID for use through December 31, 2014.
Please refer tothis 2-sided PDF flyer for additional details and application.
Black Letter Discovery is currently recruiting for upcoming document review projects in our Cleveland office. Qualified candidates must have an active and in good standing license in any jurisdiction. Prior document review experience is a plus, though not required.
Cleveland, OH – Document Review
Black Letter Discovery has several upcoming projects, candidates must have an active license in good standing (any jurisdiction). These projects are anticipated to last about 4-6 weeks and will require a 40 hr/wk time commitment. For immediate consideration please send resume to:
Trisha Textor-Gerrity
Director of Recruiting
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(c) 614-286-2290
Legal Comedy Blog Seeks Contributors We are currently seeking law students and lawyers to contribute to a satirical law blog. We are looking for material that is funny with an edge of acrimony towards the legal profession. We are open to any type of media: text, video, cartoon, etc. Contributors are paid per acceptable submission. There are also a few staff writer positions which are paid a flat monthly rate. For more information please email us at: .
The NCIIA is Hiring! The National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA) is seeking to fill several exciting new positions in our Amherst, MA office.
Open positions:
• Vice President, Programs
• Sr. Program Officer, Faculty Programming
• Sr. Program Officer, Network Development
• Program Officer, I-Corps
• Research and Evaluation Analyst
• Venture Development Associate
To apply:
Please visit nciia.org/jobs for full descriptions and to apply.
Akron Law Library: If you are a new attorney, you are eligible for a free membership to the Akron Law Library for Premium Services (free first year of Bar Association membership). Subscription includes phone, fax and electronic references, free use of computers and legal databases, material checkout, reservation of conference room etc. To register for your free membership, please contact Denise Cook at 330-643-8320 or
LexisNexis - As part of our ongoing services for Akron Law alums, the Career Planning & Placement Office has requested that our law school alumni continue to have access to LexisNexis for job search activities. LexisNexis has provided us with a Custom ID and Password for our law school alumni. If you would like this ID and password information, please contact our office at or 330-972-5321 and we will give it to you. Please note that this new log-in information is only to be used for job search activities and application to the LexisNexis ASPIRE program (Lexis access for certain nonprofit employees).
Sign up now for your FREE ABA Membership!
The American Bar Association is offering all The University of Akron School of Law graduating students a free membership!
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•New! ABA CareerAdvice LIVE! – a FREE monthly webinar series that offers practical tips from legal experts.
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Sign up at www.ambar.org/freegrad and let the ABA help you launch a successful career!
Interested in a Mentor from the ABA Antitrust Section? The Section's Young Lawyers Division is interested in starting a Cleveland chapter of its mentoring program for young lawyers practicing or thinking about practicing antitrust, who might like to be paired with a more senior antitrust attorney. The program is low-time commitment, but aims to help young people build their practices. If interested, please contact:
Christopher L. Sagers
James A. Thomas Distinguished Professor of Law Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Ave., LB 138
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 687-2319
Philadelphia, PA – highly regarded AmLaw general practice firm seeks to add a corporate transactions group
A highly regarded AmLaw general practice firm with an established Philadelphia office seeks to add a corporate transactions group in Philadelphia.The firm is hugely profitable and enjoys wonderful management, genuinely flexible bill rates and autonomy, and an enormous client base.
The group must average $1+ million revenue per attorney.
Please contact for details.
Equal Justice Works Has Funding for 45 Lawyers and 10 Paralegal Positions
Last Friday AmeriCorps notified Equal Justice Works that they awarded us funding for 45 lawyer positions and 10 paralegal positions to represent unaccompanied immigrant children facing deportation as part of their justice AmeriCorps initiative! Other organizations were funded as well. You can click here to view the announcement from the Department of Justice, and read more about the effort in this National Law Journal article.
Practicing Law Institute is having a three day CLE and CPD approved Seminar and webcast for
Counseling Clients in the Entertainment Industry 2016
February 29, 2016 – March 2, 2016
New York City and Live Webcast
Will discuss counseling clients in the following industries:
Monday, 2-29-2016 Television; Video & User Generated Content; Media’s Transformation, Multi-Channel Networks & Mobile-Driven Video; Videogames & Software Apps; Ethics; Building an Entertainment Law Practice
Tuesday, 3-1-2016 Sound Records; Music Publishing
Wednesday, 3-2-2016 Book Publishing; Current Developments in Entertainment and Sports Litigation; Film
To see all of the information regarding this seminar and webcast go to: Counseling Clients in the Entertainment Industry 2016
Job Announcements: Attorney Positions
Akron, OH – Entry Level Associate – Curtin & Curtin, LLP
AkronLawJobs No. 7054 Overview: Small defense litigation firm has an opportunity for an entry level associate to conduct legal research, write briefs, and make court appearances.
Qualifications: Must have an interest in litigation and be licensed to practice in Ohio. Prior experience in brief writing, Moot Court, Trial Team or Advocacy is a plus.
How to apply: Send your resume and cover letter to
Deadline: February 15, 2016
Cleveland, OH – Labor and Employment Attorney – Ross, Brittain & Schonberg Co.
AkronLawJobs No. 7064 Overview: AV rated Cleveland area law firm representing management in labor and employment relations is seeking an ENTRY LEVEL ATTORNEY in our fast paced workers’ compensation defense practice.
Qualifications: Must have a strong work ethic, good writing skills, the ability to assume existing caseload and to work independently.
Salary: We offer an attractive benefits package and competitive salary
Travel: Day travel throughout the State of Ohio.
How to apply: Forward a resume, writing sample, references with contact information, final law school transcript and salary requirements to . Job ID 26493398
Deadline: February 26, 2016
Cleveland, OH – Collection Associate – Keith D. Weiner & Associates, LLP.
AkronLawJobs No. 7063 Overview: Seeking an associate with 2-5 years of practical experience.
Duties: Will include drafting and reviewing affidavits, complaints, motions, executions, mechanic liens, discovery, and subpoenas on consumer matters. This is a great opportunity to gain courtroom experience. Will be working with other collection attorneys, collectors and collection support staff and should enjoy in engaging in collaborative efforts with others. Applicant must have the ability to pay attention to detail, possess good organizational skills and a good work ethic.
Qualifications: Two to Five years of practical experience. Must be familiar with consumer protection laws and regulations including the FDCPA, OCSPA and rules promulgated by the DFPB. Knowledge of federal student loan laws is also very beneficial.
How to apply: Send your resume and cover letters WITH SALARY REQUIREMENTS to . Job ID 26504861
Deadline: February 26, 2016
Cleveland and Hartville, OH – Patent Attorney – Eschweiler & Associates
AkronLawJobs No. 7059 Overview: Seeking to hire a patent attorney for full-time employment.
Duties: Will be involved in preparing and prosecuting patent applications for a number of high-tech clients.
Qualifications: Excellent writing and communication skills. Strong desire to learn. Industry experience is preferred. Possess an advanced degree in either Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
Salary: Starting salary in the range between $90,000 and $100,000 with annual cash compensation within 3-5 years to exceed well over $125,000.
Travel: Possibility of some international travel.
How to apply: Please send your cover letter and resume to: Eschweiler & Associates, Attn: Thomas G. Eschweiler, Esq. 629 Euclid Ave., Suite 1000, Cleveland, OH 44114
Deadline: February 25, 2016
Cleveland, OH – Associate -- The Spitz Law Firm, LLC
AkronLawJobs No. 7048 Overview: Seeking an attorney with some litigation experience.
Qualifications: Be able to handle all parts of the litigation process with the help and mentoring you may need. Will consider a recent graduate.
How to apply: Send your resume, cover letter, transcript, and writing sample to .
Deadline: February 15, 2016
Cleveland, OH – Associate Attorney – Mechanical Patent Preparation and Prosecution – Renner, Otto
AkronLawJobs No. 6990 Overview: Seeking a patent attorney for preparation and prosecution in the mechanical arts. 2 – 5 years of experience is preferred.
Qualifications: Candidates must have strong technical and legal academic credentials. J.D. with an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering or related fields required. An advanced technical degree or equivalent experience is a plus. USPTO and one or more state bar memberships are required.
How to apply: Send your cover letter, resume, writing sample and references with contact information to
Deadline: March 1, 2016
Columbus, OH – Attorney – Labor & Employment Group – Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease
AkronLawJobs No. 7084 Overview: Partnership track position which provides an excellent compensation and benefits package.
Qualifications: Seeking an attorney with 2-6 years of employment law experience the Labor and Employment Group located in Columbus, Ohio. Need to have excellent academic credentials and strong analytical, research, writing and communication skills.
How to apply: Send your cover letter, resume and transcript to . Please, no phone calls.
Deadline: March 3, 2016
Norwalk, OH – Part-time Staff Attorney – Huron County Public Defender
AkronLawJobs No. 6794 Overview: Seeking a staff attorney to work in our busy, small-town public defender’s office. Huron County is in Northwestern Ohio.
Duties will include a caseload working mostly with juveniles. They may, however, be some work in other courts. This is a part-time position but does receive benefits. Limited outside practice is allowed, unless the position subsequently is changed to a full-time position.
Qualifications: Must have a Juris Doctorate. Must have a valid Ohio license with no pending disciplinary action. Some courtroom experience is preferred. Commitment to representation of the indigent is essential.
How to apply: Send your resume and cover letter one of three ways:
E-MAIL TO: